Reid Health
Location
Pace, Florida
The Behavioral Health Specialist assesses the psychosocial needs of PACE participants and collaborates with an interdisciplinary team to develop and implement effective care plans. They act as an advocate for participants, providing ongoing case management, mental health support, and coordination with community resources.
Candidates must hold a Master of Social Work (MSW) degree and have at least one year of experience in a hospital, nursing home, or community-based setting. Licensure appropriate for the degree is required, with preference given to those with LCSW status and geriatric experience.
Monday - Friday, no weekends, no holidays
Under the supervision of the PACE Center Manager, contributes the profession’s unique psychosocial perspective to the interdisciplinary evaluation, assessment, plan of care, ongoing services, and disenrollment processes that occur once Reid Health PACE Center participants begin the intake process and continue with ongoing services. The Behavioral Health Specialist collaborates with the interdisciplinary team to ensure effective, efficient, and appropriate care to optimize the health status and quality of life of Reid Health PACE Center participants. The Behavioral Health Specialist is knowledgeable regarding social systems and institutions, individual behaviors, and can skillfully apply appropriate interventions to meet the needs of participants and their families. Overview of Responsibilities Using all information resources available, assesses participants’ psychosocial health status and social work needs. In cooperation with the Care Team, plans and performs psychosocial interventions designed to keep the participant in the community and enhance quality of life to the greatest extent possible. Actively participates in interdisciplinary evaluation, assessment, and plan of care for all participants enrolled. Acts as a participant advocate and liaison between the participant and various governmental and private agencies to maximize the participant’s support network and obtain needed services. Acts as participant advocate and liaison between participant, family, and Care Team. Provides leadership within the Care Team to ensure continuity and coordination of care and supports staff development. In cooperation with the Quality Assurance Manager, participates in the Quality Management Program to support continued performance improvement. Provides social work interventions, which could include individual participant contacts; appropriate collateral contacts; participant and family education, assessment, and counseling; mobilizing resources; addressing mental health needs as they arise; ongoing case management; advocacy to ensure participant needs are addressed; and disenrollment procedures. Performs medical cart documentation according to established documentation standards in a timely manner. Complies with CMS PACE regulations as they pertain to this role. Consistently follows the Social Work Code of Ethics, treats all people with respect, maintains confidentiality, and strives toward service excellence. Continues professional development through attendance at staff meetings and engagement in educational opportunities to maintain professional competence and licensure. This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and can be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities that management deems necessary. Education & Experience Education Required: MSW Education Preferred: LCSW Experience Required: 1 year experience in a hospital, nursing home, or community-based setting Experience Preferred: 2+ years post-Masters experience; Mental Health knowledge, Geriatric experience, Community Resources, Medical terminology, Crisis Intervention, Ongoing Case Management Licensure and Certification Licensure: As appropriate for degree Certifications: As appropriate for degree Our values of Excellence, Empathy, Integrity and Accountability are essential to exceed our customers’ expectations. At Reid, we look for individuals who believe in our core values and demonstrate a genuine desire to make a positive impact to those we serve. We take pride in employing people who show up every day with a commitment to these values along with our mission and vision. We are one team working toward a common goal of providing outstanding customer care and service to our communities. If you have a calling to serve and are looking for meaningful and purposeful work, Reid Health is the place for you. Reid Health's inpatient hospital is a 189-bed, regional referral center with a Level lll Trauma Center and a Primary Stroke Center designation. Reid Health's outpatient services include more than 40 specialties and sub-specialties throughout an eight-county service area. With more than 3,100 employees, 100 volunteers, and 170 healthcare clinicians on staff, Reid Health believes in wholeness -- in body, mind, and spirit. The minute you step through Reid's doors, you'll be surrounded by friendly faces. Each of our employees plays an important role in the friendly and caring environment we call Reid Health. It's more than a place to work. Reid team members are involved in and care for our community, fostering a sense of belonging and camaraderie. They are the reason our patients feel safe and cared for. And they are the reason Reid Health is ranked among the best in quality care. Reid Health is looking to add to its family with service-minded individuals like you. Whether you come from a clinical background or simply want to work in an environment that allows you to pursue your passions of service to others, we have opportunities for people just like you. Find yourself at Reid Health. If you are unable to find an open position you are interested in today, please consider Introducing Yourself so that we may reach out to you in the future. Daycare, Doordash, Daily Pay, therapy dogs, massages, Forbes rated Best Places to Work 2022 Equal Employment Opportunity has been, and will continue to be, a fundamental principle at Reid Health. 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